Green Building & Design
5 Rs improve resource efficiency in construction
Mission 2030 sets a target to eliminate construction, renovation and demolition waste from landfill over the next 18 years.
A task of Olympic proportions
Millennium Water is the largest green development project in British Columbia, covering nine city blocks in Southeast False Creek.
Building innovation
A new landmark educational facility at SAIT Polytechnic is not only transforming the campus but the teaching and learning environment for the next generation of skilled construction workers.
Serving the community
A new headquarters for the RCMP E Division is being built in Surrey, B.C. When completed, it will be the largest RCMP complex in Canada.
Making a difference
BC Cancer Agency’s sixth regional cancer centre, Centre for the North, will make a huge difference to the lives of patients in Prince George ...
LEEDing the way with ergonomics
The USGBC has introduced an ergonomics pilot credit that promotes the creation of spaces and buildings that support occupant health and performance and have lower operational costs.
Core sunlighting
Core sunlighting is a system that gathers natural sunlight, concentrates it and delivers it deep into a building’s interior, not just the area along ...
Complex wood design
The stunning new visitor centre at VanDusen Botanical Gardens has set a new benchmark for sustainable design and conservation.
More than just books
The new Surrey City Centre Library is not only a striking architectural landmark; it serves as a civic anchor for the city’s changing downtown core.
Choosing the best LEED for the job
The CaGBC has expanded its offering of LEED rating systems. With the proliferation of these products, choosing the most appropriate one ...
Horticultural practices for green roofs
When designing a green roof, three elements have to be optimized: drainage, growing media and plants.